Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Species:
occidentale
ID:
628131

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.-F.Leroy, Lowry, Haev., Labat & G.E.Schatz

Source:
iplants

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 22: 23 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627463

Common Names

  • Perrierodendron occidentale
  • Occidentale Perrierodendron
  • Occidentale

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Description

Perrierodendron occidentale (also called Western Perrierodendron, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It has small, white flowers with a yellow center. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, sandy soils in desert scrub and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Perrierodendron occidentale has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Perrierodendron occidentale is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perrierodendron occidentale is an evergreen tree that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Perrierodendron occidentale

Perrierodendron occidentale is found in tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.

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Sapotaceae

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West Indian Mahogany

Species in the Sarcolaenaceae family

Eremolaena darainensis, Eremolaena humblotiana, Eremolaena rotundifolia, Leptolaena abrahamii, Leptolaena arenaria, Leptolaena cuspidata, Leptolaena delphinensis, Leptolaena gautieri, Leptolaena masoalensis, Leptolaena multiflora, Leptolaena pauciflora, Leptolaena raymondii, Mediusella bernieri, Pentachlaena betamponensis, Pentachlaena latifolia, Pentachlaena orientalis, Pentachlaena vestita, Perrierodendron boinense, Perrierodendron capuronii, Perrierodendron occidentale, Perrierodendron quartzitorum, Perrierodendron rodoense, Rhodolaena acutifolia, Rhodolaena altivola, Rhodolaena bakeriana, Rhodolaena coriacea, Rhodolaena humblotii, Rhodolaena leroyana, Rhodolaena macrocarpa, Sarcolaena codonochlamys, Sarcolaena delphinensis, Sarcolaena eriophora, Sarcolaena grandiflora, Sarcolaena humbertiana, Sarcolaena isaloensis, Sarcolaena multiflora, Sarcolaena oblongifolia, Schizolaena capuronii, Schizolaena cauliflora, Schizolaena cavacoana, Schizolaena charlotteae, Schizolaena elongata, Schizolaena exinvolucrata, Schizolaena gereaui, Schizolaena hystrix, Schizolaena isaloensis, Schizolaena manomboensis, Schizolaena masoalensis, Schizolaena microphylla, Schizolaena milleri,

References

Jean-François Leroy (1915-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-F.Leroy' in the authors string.
Porter Peter Lowry (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowry' in the authors string.
George Edward Schatz (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Schatz' in the authors string.
Jean-Noël Labat (1959-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labat' in the authors string.
Thomas Haevermans (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haev.' in the authors string.